Shari Pedowitz
2019 - 2024
digital art
limited edition of only 18 metal prints of each image
 
Shari Pedowitz's Hanukkiah collection is a vibrant, joyful celebration of Hanukkah, seen through the unique gaze of a Jewish artist. Each digital artwork is a personal expression of the Festival of Lights, bursting with color and light that captures the warmth and optimism of our cherished Zionist holiday. The familiar nine-branched menorahs are reimagined with playful energy, each one reflecting the diverse and vibrant spirit of our Jewish community. Shari infuses these traditional symbols with her own unique joy, creating Hanukkiot that feel simultaneously familiar and refreshingly new.
 
The colors radiate outward, filling each digital artwork with a luminous glow — a visual echo of the Hanukkah candles themselves, pushing back the darkness and illuminating the world. There's an infectious feeling of pure, unadulterated joy, inviting you to smile, celebrate, and embrace the spirit of hope and resilience that defines Hanukkah.
 
Each Hanukkiah emphasizes the power of light, symbolizing the miracle of the oil and the triumph of good over adversity. Shari's collection is a testament to the enduring spirit of ourJewish people, a vibrant celebration of faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, light will always prevail. Her collection radiates joy, optimism, and the warm, comforting glow of tradition — a beautiful and personal expression of the happiness and hope that Hanukkah brings.
 
Based, 2024, 18 x 18 inches, abstract blue and pink with hints of black, red, and yellow hanukkiah (menorah for Hanukkah) with orange flames and digital sparkles.
Bond, 2024, 18 x 18 inches, abstract blue, green, and white hanukkiah (menorah for Hanukkah) with orange flames and digital sparkles.
Hanukkah Fest, 2019, 12 x 12 inches, abstract rainbow hanukkiah (menorah for Hanukkah) on a black and white background meant to evoke a stained glass window.
Hanukkah Joy, 2019, 12 x 12 inches, abstract silver hanukkiah (menorah for Hanukkah) on a blue background.
Winning Spirit, 2024, 18 x 18 inches, abstract silver hanukkiah (menorah for Hanukkah) with digital black pearls, blue topaz, diamonds, and raw gemstones.